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Jonathan Kasper filled an interim position with Metro Nashville Public Schools last spring, serving as Music and Arts Instructor at Buena Vista Enhanced Options Elementary School.

Now, back to teaching guitar, writing songs, recording and promoting albums full time!

Jocelyn Kasper in MYTH

Jocelyn Kasper was part of the prominent Greek Chorus in the world premiere of MYTH: A New Musical produced by Blackbird Theater Company. Written and directed by Nashvillians Wes Driver and Greg Greene with music by Vanderbilt's Michael Slayton, MYTH is the story of the fall of the gods from Mt. Olympus.

Fiona Muldowney was selected to perform in the American Middle School
Honors Performance Series at Carnegie Hall. Onward and upward!

Diana Neely has joined Vox Grata Women's Choir. That's Diana (pink scarf) fourth from the left top row in this
performance video.

Rebecca Ashworth starred as the wise mandrill RAFIKI in The Lion King, Jr., USN's middle school musical this summer.

Helen Schley performed her third annual piano recital for friends this spring. Great job, Helen!

As always, we had a blast with our summer camps for kids, Guitar & Piano Jam and Songwriting for Kids. Here, kids are partnering up to begin a fun jam.

Kaspermusic piano students ready to rock the house on their spring recital.

New EMBODIED VOICE Classes

Jocelyn Kasper's new two-hour workshop, THE EMBODIED VOICE, offered monthly, is based on her extensive work connecting voice to body.

She is excited to be reprising the classes she created in the 1990s, Vocal Aerobics™ and Nashville Singing Circle™.

Kaspermusic Hosts Frame Drum Wisdom...

On the first and third Tuesday of every month, KasperMusic Conservatory hosts Karen Renée Robb of Frame Drum Wisdom, as she facilitates a sound circle of vibration and healing energy. All are welcome, 6:30-8:00 PM.

...And Sing-Along Parties

By popular demand, the Kaspers now host four sing-along potluck parties a year, based on their well-attended annual holiday tradition.

Musical Family Update

Reed played at the winner's recital and awards ceremony in Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall in NYC, having won the highest honor in his division, the Pauline Styler Award, in the Piano Teachers Congress of New York Competition.

"Me, a name I call myself." Lily played Liesl, the oldest of the seven Von Trapp children, in The Sound of Music at The Westchester Sandbox Theatre.

Here's Reed in recital at Hoff-Barthelson Music School, playing Beethoven's Sonata in D minor, Op. 31 No. 2, the piece he performed at Carnegie Hall.

Here's Lily in live performance singing and dancing "Sixteen Going On Seventeen."

KasperDogs Cross Over Rainbow Bridge

Both our darling dogs departed this spring. TIBA, our fluffy redhead, age 15, and MERCY, our longhaired blackie, age 10. Our house is so quiet now, but we are ever grateful to have had them grace our lives.

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Testimonials

Ella has really enjoyed the camp! Thank you

- M. G.

Grace is having a great time and came home last night wanting to play more guitar!

- J. S.

You have always been a constant in my life for the past 11 years. I am so grateful for all you have taught me, not only musically but in life as well. Taking lessons with you has helped me break out of my shell and become more confident in myself.

- R. M.

[Joceyn Kasper] was such a great teacher and always so wonderfully positive! Never judged. I still remember things she taught me all those decades ago..these years I’ve found my voice again. Singing makes a person healthy and happy!

- J. R.

You are such a resource and inspiration to my being.

- H. S.

I got a book a while back: "A Classical Approach to Jazz Piano." I looked closely at it in the store, to be sure that I could deal with it, and thanks to my brief tenure with Jocelyn Kasper, I saw that I could.

- B. T.

I loved my lessons with Ms. Kasper. She always made me feel like a good piano player, even though I wasn't!

- A. J.

Thank you so much for teaching Jackson. He loved you as a teacher and he learned so much. He loves the instrument as a result and you were great with the kids! Thanks again,

- L. S.

Many thanks for your great teaching ability!! Carter very much enjoyed your class!

- A. C.

Glad to see that Graham enjoys this and is actually learning something (thanks to you!). I'll need to be better about helping him stick to a practice schedule. Thanks again,

- R. I.

Thanks for a great year. Kiran really enjoyed it and… is keen to buy an electric guitar.

- M. T.

Thank you so much for working with Mack this year. He has improved so much and he loves guitar! You do a great job with him. He needs direction and consistent discipline and he repsonds VERY WELL to you! It is amazing to see his interest and focus as you…

- B.F.H.

Thank you for a wonderful year!

- K. H.

Thank you so much for teaching my son… the guitar. Will loved taking lessons and I enjoyed watching his growing appreciation for music. I enjoyed the recital and appreciate all the hard work you have done. Thank you so much for all you added to our lives.

- J. H. H.

Landon loved his first lesson. I was amazed how much he learned in a 30 minute lesson. :)

- M. C.

You are the best teacher ever and if I am doing well it is due to YOU!

- S. M. R.

Ethan would love to continue guitar lessons with you in the Fall. Thank you for all that you've done. I am amaized at the results, considering how little Ethan practiced at home! Thanks again,

- M. T.

Thanks so much for teaching Henry this past semester. He really enjoyed it.

- J. Mc.

Thanks for a great lesson today… just when you think you have a piece down pat, there are so many more ways to improve it and make it ever more musical!

- D. N.

Thanks for your very clear explanations and instructions and your encouragement and great enthusiasm for life and MUSIC!

- H. S.

Thanks for teaching Will. He loves your class.

- C. M.

After one short lesson, MacGregor jumped into the car and played the theme from Mission Impossible ALL THE WAY HOME! Thank you for opening the world of music to him - by teaching him the guitar!

- J. M.

I am a former voice student of Jocelyn Kasper. I can say without a doubt she helped me to become a more confident singer. I wholehearted recommend her to anyone.

- T. W.

I sang some this morning for the first time since my last lesson and it was so relaxing, it is amazing what singing and music in general can do for one's psychology!

- D. N.

Jolie really loved music class and absolutely loves to sing.

- C. S. G.

I have enjoyed seeing olivia progress over the year. she's more confident, she sings from her diaphragm, proudly projecting! it's great to see her enthusiasm. i'm grateful for your instruction and guidance.

- A. N.

Your relationship with Fiona is very special. She admires you very much.

- N. M.

Thank you so much for all your support and understanding yesterday, it helped very much to just be able to talk to you about it.

- D. N.

I've learned so much from you, not only about singing and music, but about life! Thank you from the bottom of my heart!

- H. H.

Thank you for teaching me how to sing better! I've had so much fun during voice lessons.

- J. M.

Cannot express my gratitude at having you in my life!!

- G. F.

I enjoyed our summer lessons with Schubert. You opened up a treasure trove for me I never even knew existed.

- D. N.

Jocelyn, you've taught me so much. You're a great teacher and I'm going to miss you.

- M. W.

I asked him yesterday if he wanted to keep taking guitar and he said "yes mam' as long as I can I want to!!" That is very encouraging!

- B. F. H.

Thank you for never giving up on me! You are the best :-)

- A. S.

... a wonderful voice lesson ... I feel I am learning so much ... about what singing really means!

- D. N.

Thank you for your encouragement. I feel like I have a voice after your excellent, precise, professional instruction. You are a master ...

- S. M. R.

The Kaspers' educational aim is to inspire and develop each student's creative and musical expression. Their teaching philosophy can be summed up as a process of empowerment through the values of service, respect, and a love of learning.